Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 27, 2011

Check out the Queer Blogathon. There's already a lot of posts to read here. Looks like it’s going to be something special-- Garbo Laughs Here’s an interesting post about Cukor, Gable and Gone with the Wind by the blogathon hostess-- Garbo Laughs A new Rock Hudson documentary is at th   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 27, 2011

I haven't been able to respond to comments on Classic Movies for the past few days. Everytime I try, I get sent back to the Blogger sign-in page. If I don't respond to you, it isn't for lack of trying! If anyone else has had this problem here or on...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 26, 2011

Attempt the impossible in order to improve your work. -Bette Davis Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 24, 2011

Leonard Maltin remembers the days of big movie promotions-- Movie Crazy Warren Beatty is making a movie about Howard Hughes. Hmmm— /Film I love the description of Lon Chaney’s face in this post about The Unholy Three (1925)-- Silent Volume This is a fantastic bio of William Haines-   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 20, 2011

This review captures the spirit of Jennifer Grant’s lovely book about her father Cary Grant-- Out of the Past Dean Stockwell remembers being a child actor opposite Errol Flynn-- The Sheila Variations A good wrap up of the Debbie Reynold memorabilia auction-- Alt Film Guide More about Mar   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 19, 2011

Success is a two-bladed golden sword; it knights one and stabs one at the same time. -Mae West Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 19, 2011

Thanks to a link from Clara of Via Margutta 51, I managed to catch part of the Debbie Reynolds movie memorabilia auction last night. It was a fascinating, if sad event and it was interesting to see what collectors where willing to pay for random things like Charlton Heston’s rags...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 17, 2011

Sign a petition to bring the 1957 TV version of Mayerling with Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer to DVD (there’s a short clip of the show here as well)-- Fabulous Audrey Hepburn 1929: studios start charging for signed photographs. In response to fan requests, the stars send postcards in which...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 15, 2011

I’ve never heard of Little Man,What Now (1934) with Margaret Sullavan. Can't go wrong with Borzage directing-- Motion Picture Gems I didn’t know John Wayne’s grandson was acting in big Hollywood flicks-- IMDB Another great review of the 1945 Dillinger-- Another Old Movie Blog   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 13, 2011

The many noses of Orson Welles— Movie Morlocks/TCM If you are interested in Hulu’s Criterion Collection channel, this is a nice regular feature that can help you to weed through all the new titles— Criterion Cast This is so cool. It’s a mini exhibit with Theda Bara’   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 12, 2011

Priscilla Lane (1915-1995) Nina Mae McKinney (1912-1967) Vera Ralston (1921-2003) Samuel Z. Arkoff (1918-2001) Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 12, 2011

D.W. Griffith. . .didn’t have time to see pictures. He was too busy making them. -Lillian Gish Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 10, 2011

This is a beautifully written essay about the 1964 yakuza flick Pale Flower. I particularly like the comparisons she drew with Odds Against Tomorrow (1959)-- Movie Morlocks/TCM There has been speculation over the relationship between Cary Grant and Randolph Scott. I like the way this post doesn&#8   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 8, 2011

Peter O’Toole gives great interviews. Here he talks about making The Stunt Man (1980)— EW Here’s an interesting scan of a Rock Hudson article from 1958 that speculates about his love life— Garbo Laughs Leonard Maltin reviews the new Night Flight (1933) DVD— Movie Cr   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 6, 2011

More information about the Debbie Reynolds costume collection auction, including some great photos— Cinema Style This photo re-enactment of scenes from Vertigo (1958) is carefully composed and sort of bizarre. I am in awe of how perfectly they emulated the greenish lighting from the scene wh   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 5, 2011

Hollywood is a place where they place you under contract instead of observation. -Walter Winchell Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on June 3, 2011

This is a beautiful tribute to Marilyn Monroe. I especially like that she mentioned Monroe’s skill as a singer. I think she could sell a song as well as Astaire-- Sunset Gun The idea of a movie about the Taylor/Burton love affair is interesting, especially with a movie fan like...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 31, 2011

I’m back! Did you like the haikus? They may not be art, but I sure had fun writing them. I have missed doing the links—why don’t I just get right back to it? Though it doesn’t quite work, I would recommend Track of the Cat (1954) with Robert Mitchum to...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 30, 2011

Boom, boom, boom, boom, click Your story is wearing thin Karma is a bitch Image Source   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on May 29, 2011

An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument. Issac Stern takes good care of his violin. What if everybody jumped on his violin? -Marilyn Monroe Image Source   read more